Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Nuts

I like nuts. They are really good for you, too. I think having skipped a week of Chemo, I've gotten my appetite back, and now I am craving all kinds of things. Nuts, for one. So, I found some Blue Diamond Almonds, Jalapeno Smokehouse flavor. Yummy! I'm guessing with all the flavoring agents, NOT so good for you as the more natural ones, but dang, really good. ;)

Today will be radiation 23... five more to go! I went and got my blood work done this AM, and asked for the hand warmer as soon as I got there, as I had been instructed two weeks ago by my phlebotomist. Too bad it wouldn't fit under my glove, but oh, it was soooo nice, and it really did make a world of difference in getting my vein ready for tapping.

I'm quite happy with the folks at Sonora Quest, the lab I use every week. They are considerate, mostly on time, and do a great job. I always appreciate a phlebotomist that looks at the availability of your veins and decides you're too much of a challenge, then goes and gets someone else. That is the mark of caring blood-letter. :D

Back to nuts. I also got a bag of Planters Wicked Hot Chipotle Peanuts. Now these are definitely hot, but not as good as the Blue Diamond. Mostly, I think because of the nut factor itself. I just like almonds better. But cravings are cravings, and so, had to get the peanuts, too.

It should reach 70 today, so it's definitely a little more comfortable. And of course, wearing a head-covering does indeed help keep your entire body warm. I am sure I would have learned this at a much earlier age if I had grown up in Wisconsin or Michigan. ;)

Well, tomorrow it's back to Chemo. My little netbook is ready, and I'm taking some Glucerna bars and .. I think I'll take my almonds! Plus I have this great flavored water I like to sip on constantly during chemo, because of the hellacious dry mouth thing. Just have to get past the Benadryl woooooziness, and it's all good.

So, I'll type to you all tomorrow, from chemo and let you know how it's going. See you then; keep warm and give out some hugs!

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About Me

I was diagnosed with Stage IV esophageal cancer in September of 2010. Now I'm fighting for every day I can get, as long as I get good days in the mix.
Then in May of 2011, I was diagnosed with ANOTHER primary cancer, this one much more lethal: Adrenal Gland Cancer.
I know far too much about fear, and I started this blog to help me control it, so that my last days on earth would not be ruled by fear.
I'm doing pretty well, so far. :)